About our team

The Business Enabling Services Division leads the portfolio procurement function, driving value for money procurement planning, sourcing, and contract management, supported by strong governance, assurance mechanisms, and compliance frameworks.

The Strategic Procurement Branch (SPB) provides specialist procurement expertise to business areas across the organisation. This includes delivering expert advice and guidance for procurements exceeding $1 million through an Account Management model, managing and undertaking High Risk High Value (HRHV) procurements allocated by the HRHV Oversight Committee (OC), and providing governance and support including for the HRHV OC.

We are seeking to fill Director position(s) within our team responsible for delivering HRHV procurements. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader who is motivated to make a tangible impact by driving procurement initiatives that support critical agency priorities and strategic outcomes.

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Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated and experienced leader who is also a procurement and/or contract management specialist with a passion for procurement including:

- Demonstrated experience in strategic procurement roles within the Australian Public Service, a comparable government environment, or the private sector where engagement with government procurement processes and frameworks has been a key aspect of the role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex procurement issues and develop innovative solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with multi-disciplinary stakeholders at all levels and build effective relationships
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within tight deadlines and budget constraints
- Demonstrated ability to both inspire and support teams through strong leadership, coaching and mentoring, enabling the delivery of high-quality operational outcomes, and work collaboratively as a member of the branch leadership team, building strong partnerships across directorates to drive transformational initiatives, align effort, and deliver strategic outcomes.

The key duties of the position include:

As a Procurement Team Director within SPB, you will:





- Undertake HRHV procurement processes that comply with departmental policies and procedures, the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. Provide end-to-end procurement leadership and project management, overseeing all phases of the procurement lifecycle ensuring procurement activities are strategically planned, appropriately governed, compliant with legislative and policy requirements, and delivered in a timely and effective manner to achieve value for money
- Draft and review procurement documentation including procurement strategies, planning, approach to market, evaluation, negotiation strategies, etc
- Work in close partnership with business areas and key stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies and activities are aligned with departmental priorities, objectives, and operational requirements, and foster solid stakeholder relationships to support the successful delivery of strategic procurement outcomes
- Manage and develop a team to deliver procurement outcomes, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Maintain and meet performance standards in pressured and unpredictable environments
- Proactively contribute to and collaborate with the Branch Leadership Group to shape the branch's strategic direction, drive innovation and transformation, and uplift organisational capability, maturity, and performance.

Additional information

- Strong understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act)
- Minimum mandatory requirement of Cert IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) or the ability to acquire within 12 months.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance, and:

- ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).




- Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.

Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

AI tools may be used to support parts of this recruitment process. The selection panel will disclose where and how AI is used.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers.

Getting to know the Department of Home Affairs

The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for central coordination, and strategy and policy leadership in relation to cyber and critical infrastructure resilience and security, immigration, border security and management, counter-terrorism, the protection of our sovereignty, citizenship and social cohesion. The Department implements a strategically coordinated approach to the cyber security and resilience of all Australians through the appointment of a Cyber Security Coordinator and continues to enable rapid responses to threats of foreign interference through the dedicated Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator. Additionally, the Department contributes to Australia’s prosperity and unity through the management and delivery of the migration, humanitarian and refugee programs. The Department also promotes social cohesion through multicultural programs, providing settlement services and through managing and conferring citizenship. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. For more information www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers/working-with-us/workplace-diversity

📌 Director - Procurement Team (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 Australian Department Of Home Affairs
📍 Australian Capital Territory